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Jonathan Conrey McGuff 14868 Floyd Lane | Overland Park, Kansas 66223 | jmcguff93@gmail.com | 913-832-7774....

EXPERIENCE

Kansas City Royals Kansas City, Missouri April 2016 - October 2016 Community Relations and Royals Charities Assistant

● Assisted in the coordination and execution of Royals Charities functions and events: Royals Charities Golf Tournament, Broadcast Auction, Diamond of Dreams Gala, and the Royals Charities 5K.

● Assisted in the coordination of various community relations events with a number of different organizations: Dream Factory, “C” You in the Major Leagues, Big Brother/Big Sister of Greater Kansas City, Moose Lodge, Bishop Sullivan Center, Stand Up 2 to Cancer, and Warriors Ascent.

● Coordinated the Royals charity bobblehead sale and holiday charity auctions.

● Answered incoming phone calls and emails for the Royals community relations department.

● Coordinated and executed Game Day Greeting messages to be shown on Kauffman Stadium LED scoreboards. ● Helped coordinate the Royals Charities World Series Ring sweepstakes and the Kauffman Stadium legacy brick

program.

● Provided support for organizations in Greater Kansas City benefited by Royals Charities.

Kansas City T-Bones Kansas City, Kansas May 2015 - September 2015 Press Box and Promotions Coordinator

● Assisted in the coordination and execution of event planning for theme nights and nightly promotions.

● Assisted in community relations events involving the organization: trade shows, mascot and promotional appearances, and the Lil’ Chops Kids Club.

● Coordinated and executed game day and event production.

● Developed new marketing strategies for company and corporate branding opportunities.

● Provided existing clients with new promotional information. ● Organized and assisted in writing of gameday scripts - pregame, in-game, and addendum.

Kansas City T-Bones Kansas City, Kansas May 2013 - August 2013 Group Ticket Sales Intern

● Assisted in client database management; e-mailing marketing campaigns, and various ticket sale drives. ● Assisted with renewals of group sales - suites, decks, and large group outings. ● Coordinated the preparation and execution of specific programs: baseball buddies, field performances, color

guard, national anthem, and scout nights. ● Assisted in creating/designing various promotional materials. ● Answered incoming telephone calls, emails, and assisted fans visiting the ticket office. ● Assisted department with all projects that arose, varying in nature from mailings, to game day and special events,

to data entry. Kustos (Sergeant-at-Arms) Columbia, Missouri December 2012 - January 2014

● Served as chairman of the Sigma Chi Fraternity ritual committee ● Coordinated all ritualistic events and assisted with chapter gatherings. ● Led initiations of over forty-five pledges into the Sigma Chi Fraternity. ● Sought to improve the respect, application, and proper performance of the Sigma Chi ritual.

Rockin' Against Multiple Sclerosis (RAMS) Columbia , Missouri October 2013 - February 2015 Recruitment Subcommittee

● Worked to increase student involvement amongst various organizations on the MU campus.

● Kept track of records of participating organizations, keeping them informed in a timely manner.

● Worked to create connections within the Columbia community to help fundraising efforts.

● Raised over $65,000 for the MS Institute of Mid-Missouri for the 2013-14 season.

● Raised over $80,000 for the MS Institute of Mid-Missouri for the 2014-15 season.

Turn the Page Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri June 2014 - August 2014 Program Assistant/Volunteer

● Tutored 1st-4th Grade students in the KCMO public schools in the Troost neighborhood. ● Improved students literacy skills as well as reading comprehension in measurable ways. ● Worked to create individualized reading plans with each child. ● Participated in program as Church of the Resurrection member through Bookmobile program. ● Program is run and facilitated by Kansas City Mayor Sly James.

EDUCATION

University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, Missouri August 2015 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Sport Management emphasis, Business minor, GPA 3.469

Honors/Awards:

● Dean's List ○ School of Natural Resources.

● Greek Week Royalty Court Finalist - Spring 2015 ○ Top five male finalist, top ten overall.

● Northern Missouri Province Balfour Award Winner, Most Outstanding Senior - Sigma Chi Fraternity

○ Conferred on only 55 Sigma Chi’s each year across North America.

● Xi Xi Chapter Balfour Award Winner, Most Outstanding Senior - Sigma Chi Fraternity ○ Awarded annually. Voted by chapter as the representative to compete for the Province and

International Balfour awards, respectively.

● Ike Skelton, Sr. Most Outstanding Junior Award Winner - Sigma Chi Fraternity ○ Awarded annually by the chapter. Award is named in honor of Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton for

the principles Ike exhibited throughout his collegiate days and life. ● Rho Phi Lambda Honors Society Inductee - Fall 2013

○ Recognizes superior Parks, Recreation and Tourism students.

● Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit Attendee - Summer 2013 ○ Chosen amongst applicants across North America for leadership potential and service to community.

ORGANIZATIONS

● Sigma Chi Fraternity, Xi Xi Chapter, Alumni Advisory Board Volunteer. ○ Act as a consultant, guide, and mentor for the Xi Xi Chapter at the University of Missouri.

● We the People - Center for Civic Education, Student Mentor. ○ Assist in preparing students for state and national competitions.

● Walk Leader, ALS Association Mid-America Chapter. ○ Walk Leader for the Joe McGuff team, in honor of my late grandfather.

● Woodhaven Volunteer ○ Assisted with developmentally-disabled adults.

● Route Leader, Walking School Bus ○ Walked elementary-aged students to school from their homes.

● Assistant, Bless the School Project - Church of the Resurrection. ○ Helped build playgrounds, paint walls, and clean Wendell Phillips Elementary School.

● Volunteer, Harvesters ● Volunteer, Central and Northeast Missouri Food Bank.

INTERESTS/HOBBIES

● Sports (Baseball, College Football) ● Following the News ● Reading ● Writing ● Volunteering ● Exercising/Fitness